Great Raffle Prize

Posie Patchwork

Don't forget the on line Auctions that are taking place the link is on my right hand side bar or if you just want to buy a $5 raffle ticket why not head over to Posie Patchwork she has a great prize to win the book has been signed by author Tania McCartney  this raffle is open till Wednesday 26th I just donated to the Premier flood appeal then gave her my receipt number who ever gets this one will be a lucky lady.

My Beach Bag is up to  $40 so if you know any one that might like it send them over, there are lot of other items to purchase from a range of wonderful people so happy bidding!

Can I say a huge thank you to Sarah who has checked on every one's bids so far & it comes to an amazing $45,000 how fantastic is that and we have another 5 days to go, I just want to say to the ladies that have set this up you are just great, well done every one! :))

My Auction for the flood Appeal

Beach Bag

This Beach bag is made with Organic cotton fabric from Bird Textiles so great quality it is lined with a black fabric and has pull string tie, one strap only.

How this auction works

1. Bidding will start at $30. (Australian)

2. You can place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount & e-mail address.            please make sure your bid is higher than previous bidder.

3.Your bid must be in whole dollar increments.

4. This auction is open to everyone however $10. will be charged for International addresses postage is FREE for Australian residents.

5. The Auction begins NOW & will END at midnight on Monday 24th January 2011.

6. At the close of auction, I will contact the winner (please make sure your bid comment includes your e-mail address).  The winner will pay the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal & send me proof of payment via e-mail. Once proof of payment has been received I will post your bag to you.

7. Thank you for participating & happy bidding!

From make it perfect

Toni from make it perfect is setting up a QLD flood appeal Auction so if any one is interested in helping that has a blog & products they make or buy to sell & want to donate head on over, even just one item is a great help, follow my link on the top right hand side of my blog.

Toni can then get in touch with you & tell you what to do, if you don't have anything to Auction you might find something you want to bid on & you know your money will be well spent.

You will also find on Toni's blog other Auctions that are being organised which you may want to get involved with or purchase from instead.

Thanks every one, every little donation will help.

Elaine x

I love you Queensland!

Mount Coot-tha 

These are the heroes & it makes me so proud to be a Queenslander, I wish I could be there to help with my shovel & broom I am with you in spirit, can you believe 22,000 people have volunteered to help with the clean up operations its amazing my thoughts & prayers are with you all & my blogging friends that have been affected by this terrible disaster, if you need any sewing done dont hesitate to ask!! x

Picture sourse The Australian

Doors

Well the rain has stopped for a week so my house has had lots of work done to it HOORAY!!  I am so sorry for my lack of blogging again I have just been so busy with custom orders, family life & organising my house build.

I have been looking at heaps of doors to choose for the house here are my favourites.

So solid!

So Yellow!

So Rustic!

This is the inspiration for my door!

Here it is!

Just got to get the iron handles on and a varnish then carnt wait to step through them, will post some updated picks of inside soon, hope you liked my choice of doors.

Saturday dreams!

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American Real Estate

Just met with the landscaper with all my ideas, (phew).   Lets just hope it all comes in within the budget; (probably not) but I will keep positive about it.   I have a few picks of pools from my little file.   I would just love to have a dip, it's 31 deg today so wouldn't mind actually jumping in this one.   The house looks great too hey!!  I found it on an American real estate site its up for sale so if you have a spare $15,000,876 us

Picture via Hooked On Houses

Last but not least one of my favourites; something simple, elegant and hopefully in my budget, keep your fingers crossed for me :))  Sorry cannot credit picture as forgot where I found it from, looked every where.   Have a dreamy Saturday!!

Elaine

House Build

Well what a crazy couple of months (phew).  The house has finally started to take shape; a few weeks behind due to rain (as many a Queenslander will know about that one).   Not complaining as we have so needed it, but its nice to be able to have the roof on &, hopefully, covered by the end of the week.  Fingers crossed!!

As I live in a cyclone area it has to be strong so the brick option was the best.   What I didn't realise until I met with the bricklayer, is that the bricks get filled with concrete, so I should have a nice solid home. Will soon find out in cyclone season with 6 forecast (Oh dear)!!

I am starting to look at how I want to furnish the inside; swanky fabrics & all kind of gorgeous items, budget permitting :) Am choosing my lights at the moment I need a pendant iron one on a chain for my front porch so if any one can find me a nice black iron & glass one, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks for stopping by & sorry for not being around, I have missed your comments & tried so hard to pop by & see what some of you have been up to!!

I admire so many of you for keeping at your blogs constantly with such inspiration too!

Elaine :)

Cushions!

I have been asked to make some cushions for a local shop so I just thought I would show you what I have been up to.  Isn't this fabric gorgeous?  More different fabrics are on the way, so its keeping me busy!!

Also getting organised for the up coming craft fair, will show you all my goodies once organised.

Have a great week what ever you may be doing!!

Images The Feathered Nest

Out & about!

Eungella

School holidays have been keeping me busy as I've been out & about with my family.  We headed to Eungella which is 686 meters above sea level and has magnificent views of the Pioneer Valley.  There are 22 kilometers of bush walking tracks, one of which we trekked for over 3 hours.  We couldn't see the views of the valley unfortunately, as the weather was heavy with cloud in the morning when we did our walk.  It was also very wet, so much for our dry season!

Eungella was named  by the Aboriginals meaning 'in the clouds' which we where; so was definitely right on the naming!!!  It was wet so the leeches were out  (not happy).    Between us we counted 100 leeches on our boots.   Luckily we managed to flick them off before they latched on to our skin, well apart from my husband who got 3 sucking away on his blood.  Ouch!!!

I would not be put me off  from going again though as the scenery and nature wins each time.  Note to self take loads of salt the leeches shrivel up  & a lighter which will make them drop off)

1. Marjorie Duck wallpaper  2. Felt Throw 3. Cushion

The green of Eungella  got me looking for inspiration, from walking through the national forest, & I came across .  Bholu this is a great company who has a green policy.   They were selected by Time magazine as  one of the top 100 most influential green designers.  I'm all for trying to keep our environment as clean as we can. I love the green olive colour & the simplicity of the designs.

 

We saw quite a few reptiles, mammals, marsupials & cattle on our days out, the turtles were happily waiting for a few crumbs to be thrown into the river.   I don't know how we managed to see this tiny lizard.   The platypus were so small and spent more time under water so I was very lucky to get this picture. 

Possums, I know people think they are pests but they looked so cute munching away on there fruit, the restaurant we ate that evening had a little place for them to eat their tea too!

Thank goodness the cattle moved off the road I really thought we would have to wait for a while but we got by okay I felt a bit like I was on safari here only with out the African wild life!!

1.Ignatious critter  2.Mavis monkey 3. Frederick elephant 4. Marjorie duck

My animal inspiration,  are so cute don't you think?  These adorable toys are hand made by Indian artisans for Bholu inspired by the drawings of children.   They would be gorgeous in any kid's room, mind you I wouldn't mind Marjorie duck for myself, I'm a big kid at heart!!

We got to see the partial eclipse as it was a clear night yipee!   Sorry if its not a clear image as my little camera hasn't got a huge lense on it,  I am quite pleased with the result though a good picture to end our time out & about.   Next total Lunar Eclipse will be December 10th 2011 put it in your diary's if you don't want to miss it!

Bholu

Finally this is my inspiration from the Partial Eclipse of the moon picture, well I think so hope you do too!! It's handmade with Australian felt, so each one is it's own unique creation.   I cannot wait to get started on my house I can see a few of these cushions been purchased.

Photoes my own & Bholu

Cute!

Isn't this little fella gorgeous, just thought I would share, hope you have a cute Wednesday!

Cyclone Ului!!

Ului is a category 2 cyclone; we are all ready so bring it on!! I wish I could have gone riding on my bike today as I had planned to do but alas had to get the house and garden furniture safe & secure. Sande from A Gift Wrapped life will keep thinking I have all these excuses to get out of our joint fitness regime (Sorry Sande).

Marc Jacobs

My wish list would include this rain coat!

Lulu Guinness

If it wasn't so windy I would love this brolly!

And definitely these cute comfy wellingtons! I forgot where I found picture sorry!!

Have a great weekend what ever your plans, we have the monopoly & Uno at the ready with torches candles & lots of chocolate!! Yummy :)

Dreaming of Tuscia!

La Piantata Farm house

The Farmhouse is nestled among the hills at 385 metres above sea level, just a few kilometres from the enchanting Lake of Bolsena and from the old Etruscan town of Tuscania.

Tree House

As well as sleeping in the farm house you can also stay in this tree house which was built by a company called La-Cabane-perchee I want one!!!

Dreamy!

I would dream of walking through the village of Tuscia peeking in the Baroque churches taking in the architect & paintings within. Then I would sit in a nice cafe tasting an authentic Italian Pizza.

Breakfast

After all that dreaming, I am hungry so off I go to my little tree house balcony to have a traditional Italian breakfast; hot creamy cappuccino, a Brioche with maraschino cherry marmalade & some fette Biscottate.

Flea Market Style Magazine!

Well the magazine has finally hit the news stand's over in America. Mine has been ordered & should be in my mail box any day now!?! Hope so, I keep looking!! I am so looking forward to recieving it.

If you go over to Lara's blog A Vintage Touch she has two magazines to giveaway; good luck!

Happy Valentines Day!

To all my blogging friends & followers, wishing you a Happy Valentines day; what every you have planned for the day here's to wishing you lots of Romance!! :)

Designer!

Thea & Sami

When I went down to Brisbane I had the pleasure in meeting Thea at her studio in Capalaba. If only I had been able to stay longer as I would have loved to do one of the work shops Thea holds on screen printing. Her studio is so interesting; I had my own personal tour of how the process works, fascinating! Thea is one creative lady who is oozing inspiration. We had a good chat over a nice cup of tea. I felt like we had known each other for years.

I had ordered some of Thea's Margarite linen with which I will be making some products; but to be honest it's so gorgeous I just keep looking at it! I am going to have to be brave & cut through it!!

Also picked up one of these gorgeous dresses they are so comfy & in the tropical Queensland heat it certainly keeps me cool. Thanks again Thea & thank you for the lovely linen butterfly print T towel you gave to me; it was very kind of you.

Next time I am in Brisbane I am definitely going to sign up for the work shop & have a go at screen printing it look's like great fun! You can find Thea at the Southbank Young Designers Markets in Brisbane, if you get the chance please go see her as she has the most exquisite products.

Puppy!

Six weeks

9 weeks

Meet Siri our new puppy Labradoodle. She is 10 weeks old now and she is keeping me very busy It's like having a little baby some times (hee).

Thought I would share her with you as she is soooooo cute! I might have to make some doggy pillows now, amongst the long list of other projects I am doing, 2010 is looking busy hooray!!

Craft Hope.

Noodle & Lou have just posted about a wonderful venture called Craft Hope. They have created an etsy store that crafters can donate goods to in order to help with the huge crisis in Haiti. All sales go towards Doctors without Boarders. It's a great idea! So please if any one has anything they can donate which they have made themselves please go across & e-mail Jade. I can't imagine the horror that everyone is going through over there.

Helpful tips!

Suki's design work

Suki from Fantabulous design is so up there with techno infomation & has helped me heaps with sites that give you free gadgets to use on your blog; so if you are wanting to add little gadgets to use, just pop on over & grab some!

Photo's by Kim Ludy

Ellie snow has a post on her blog from interviewing Kim Ludy, which has 5 tips of photo styling which also makes a very helpful read.

Happy New Year

The 4 Elements

Happy New Year to you all for 2010! I wish you all another great year of blogging and I hope all your heart's desires come true.

May you walk upon the earth with stability,

Have the fire of desire to keep the passion going in what you want to create,

Keep cleansed with your emotions,

And feel the wind of inspiration in all your thoughts.

Some of the images used are from google will credit you if they are yours.

I am back!!

Hi guys so sorry I have been away for ages and not an explanation? After making all my beach bags, aprons cushion ordered loads of made in Australia & Organic homemade products, ect I hired a shopping cart in my local shopping mall to promote The Feathered Nest products I make & sorce.

Well it was very demanding this retail life of mine I stepped into, long hours, then family to look after too, something had to go & it was my blog, which I so wish I had not I hope I can entise you all back again if not I don't blame you (Hee).

I found this lovely spa in UK I so wish I could go to & re charge my batteries or even create a room for myself what do you think? I love it!! I wouldn't mind one of those pods to just laze in when given the chance!!

I wish I had bookmarked it as I forgot the name of the place (silly me)!! I feel relaxed just looking at the pictures.